Tokyo, February 14, 2002 --- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced the "Ape100", a new mini sports bike for Japan's Type II (50-125cm3) licensing category. Features of the Ape 100 include a powerful 100cm3 air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single engine, a motorcycle-type 5-speed transmission offering the sort of handling and control enjoyment associated with larger motorcycles, and friendly, approachable styling. This model will be available for sale starting February 15, 2002.

The Ape 100 uses the same compact chassis and simple, friendly styling that characterized its predecessor, the popular Ape 50cc motorbike, but includes a larger 100cm3 engine (7PS maximum power output) that delivers a significantly more robust ride. This larger powerplant, combined with a more rigid frame, swingarm and rear wheel, as well as the addition of a longer seat, allow the Ape 100 to carry two with ease.

Color for the standard model is Classical White, but riders can also take advantage of Honda's popular Color Order Plan to customize their Ape 100 according to their own unique preferences by selecting any of 42 possible color combinations (including 7 fuel tank colors, 3 frame colors, and 2 fender/side cover/headlight cover colors).

The name "Ape" is a playful appellation chosen in light of the position of the ape as the member of the animal kingdom most closely associated with human beings, leading to an image of a friendly, familiar little motorcycle with which all kinds of people can enjoy close association.

Ape100

Specifications

As of February 20, 2002

Vehicle Name

Ape100

Vehicle Type

Honda · BC-HC07

Length x Width x Height (m)

1.715 x 0.770 x 970

Wheelbase (m)

1.190

Ground Clearance (m)

0.160

Seat Height (m)

0.715 (at seat center)

Curb Weight (kg)

87

Dry Weight (kg)

82

Seating Capacity (person)

2

Turning Radius (m)

2

Engine Type

HC07E (air-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder)

Engine Capacity (cm3)

99

Bore x Stroke (mm)

53.0 x 45.0

Compression Ratio

9.4

Maximum Power (kW[PS]/rpm)

5.1[7]/8,000

Maximum Torque (N·m/rpm)

7[0.71]/6,500

Fuel Consumption (km/)

53.2 (60km/h constant speed)

Carburetor Type

PB5QA

Starter

Primary kick

Ignition

CDI-type, battery-powered

Lubrication

Force-fed and splash

Fuel Tank Capacity ()

5.5

Clutch

Wet-type multiplate with coil springs

Transmission

Constant mesh 5-speed return-type

Gear Ratio

1st Gear

3.083

2nd Gear

1.882

3rd Gear

1.400

4th Gear

1.130

5th Gear

0.923

Final Drive

Primary: 4.437/Secondary: 2.200

Caster Angle/trail(mm)

28º30'/89

Tire Size

Front

120/80-12 54J

Rear

120/80-12 54J

Braking System

Front

Mechanical, leading/trailing drum-type

Rear

Mechanical, leading/trailing drum-type

Suspension

Front

Telescopic-type

Rear

Swing arm-type

Frame Construction

Diamond-type

The specifications of released on February 14 contained incorrect figures of Vehicle Type, Wheelbase, Ground Clearance and Fuel Consumption
The find specifications are as above.